The Public Facilities Committee held the following (see the report and watch the meeting video):
- Discussion and possible ordinance to manage groundwater effects on Newton residents’ homes (7-0-1, Councilor Gentile not voting) to manage the storage, measurement, and effects of groundwater to address new builds and groundwater impact on adjacent properties, including a review of other cities’ and towns’ groundwater regulations and penalties for mismanagement.
The Public Facilities Committee voted no action necessary:
- Discussion on water conservation planning regarding Citywide stormwater, flooding, and hydrology (7-0-1, Councilor Gentile not voting) A technical briefing covered rainfall intensity, topography, infrastructure capacity, and maintenance practices, with focus areas prone to surcharging.
Present: Councilors Albright (Chair), Danberg, Gentile, Getz, Kalis, Kelley, Leary, and Laredo
Also present: Councilors Malakie and Oliver
City Staff: Chief Environmental Planner Jennifer Steel, Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Yeo
